- Bib ID:
- 5373971
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Quintanilla, Guadalupe C
- Translated Title:
- The Always Eternal Spirit of the Mexican American [microform] / Guadalupe C. Quintanilla and James B. Silman.
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 180 p.
- Summary:
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Twenty stories and essays suitable for intermediate and secondary grades illustrate the enduring spirit of Mexican American life, legend, custom, and culture. The Spanish language book describes the ceremonies of baptism, engagement, marriage, and the "quinceanera" (a girl's 15th birthday). Folklore (magic spells, superstitions, "cuentos" or tales, the legend of the Virgin of Guadalupe) and customs (Christmas "posadas", religious promises or "mandas", and the elaborate rodeos known as "charreadas") are explained as are such aspects of Mexican American culture as music, dancing, and machismo. Several chapters are devoted to current issues including the women's movement, energy sources, and political participation. Each story or essay is followed by a series of questions and a written exercise. A Spanish-English vocabulary list completes the book. (SB)
- Notes:
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Silman, James B, author
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1977
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